Haunted Places in burley, Bradford

Riddlesden, West Yorkshire

6.1 miles from burley, UK-B4

The Grey Lady occupies a chamber named after her; another spirit named the Blue Lady is thought to have drowned in the pond. Shadows are a commonly witnessed phenomenon, objects vanish and reappear, and people never feel alone.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Bradford, West Yorkshire

9.5 miles from burley, UK-B4

It is said that the ghost of an elderly woman appeared to a sleeping Earl who had plans of massacring the town of Bradford; her presence convinced him to call off the mass killing. People report drastic emotional changes throughout the hall, coins fall from the ceiling, people feel breathing ...

Haworth, West Yorkshire

Stanbury, England

11.7 miles from burley, UK-B4

A former landlady's presence is reported here. She is said to have been an avid lover of the wild cats, ringing a bell to let them know that food was ready. The ringing of the bell is still heard to some.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Newchurch-in-Pendle, Lancashire

22 miles from burley, UK-B4

The house here was owned by a descendant of Alice Nutter, executed in the 1612 witch trials. Phantom monks are reported here as well as that of a servant girl who travels between here and Lower Wellhead farm.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

burley, Lancashire

22.2 miles from burley, UK-B4

This was the site of a series of witch trials in 1612. 10 mysterious murders resulted in the conviction and torture of around a dozen people who still remain here. Dark figures are seen outside; inside, people have reported hearing the sounds of something being dragged. A little girl is ...

burley, England

22.6 miles from burley, UK-B4

Pendel Hill is the equivalent of Salem, Massachusetts. Villagers fell ill and milk went sour leading everyone to believe that this was the work of witches. Accusations flew and (possibly) innocent people were hanged. Since then, strange people have appeared in photos and some guests have been strangled by an ...

burley, North Yorkshire

25.1 miles from burley, UK-B4

Thomas Busby was hanged for his crimes, but always loved his seat at this location. After his death, anyone who sits in this chair meets an untimely and always tragic death; the chair has been hung on the wall to prevent anyone from accidentally sitting in it.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

York, York

27.2 miles from burley, UK-B4

The ancient City of York is famed for being one of (if not the) most haunted cities in Europe . York Guild Hall is one of York’s most historic and haunted locations, with its tales of ghostly black monks, dis-incarnate voices and shadowy figures. The York Guild Hall was built ...

Oldham, Greater Manchester

29.7 miles from burley, UK-B4

In 1947, actor Harold Norman was accidentally stabbed to death during a performance of Macbeth; he is said to have returned here in the afterlife. After the death of worker Carl Paulsen, a ghost resembling him started appearing, as well. Objects are known to move or fall down.
(Submitted by Chris ...

Middleton, Greater Manchester

31.2 miles from burley, UK-B4

Many workers have died here as a result of falling into the vats and drowning. The most commonly seen ghosts include a woman who sits at a table in the boardroom, a woman in a brown dress in the kitchen, and a figure in a brown cloak.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

burley, North Yorkshire

32.2 miles from burley, UK-B4

It would seem as if every room here has some form of activity. In the library, an upset girl is seen; in the alcove, a vicar or priest likes to appear; in the tunnels, a nurse frequently shows up (said to be the most commonly seen ghost here). Temperature drops, ...

Samlesbury, Lancashire

35 miles from burley, UK-B4

The ghost of Dorothy Southworth, nicknamed The White Lady, roams this location and is said to slap visitors on the back of the head. Many photographs have also captured disembodied faces.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

burley, Lancashire

35 miles from burley, UK-B4

The main spirit here is that of Dorothy Southworth, referred to as the White Lady, seen in the corridors and halls. The bloodstains of an executed priest also reappear in the same place even though he died in the 16th century.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Bolton, Greater Manchester

35 miles from burley, UK-B4

A man in green and a man in black are the primary ghosts people have witnessed. A woman has been seen in the kitchen, and one of the former owners, Mary, is thought to be here, too, and another ghost, named Betty, targets children and yells at them.
(Submitted by Chris ...

Bolton, Greater Manchester

36.1 miles from burley, UK-B4

Numerous ghosts are seen or felt here: an invisible hand that likes to pinch the bottoms of staff and visitors, a young boy and a young girl, Royalist soldiers from the Civil War, a lady in grey at the church, a tall man with white hair often seen in the ...

Bolton, Lancashire

36.1 miles from burley, UK-B4

Having a reputation for being one of the oldest pubs in Britain (built in 1251), it also gained attention when a ghost was caught on security camera here. It is widely believed that James Stanley still remains here and might have been the figure in the footage.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Manchester, Greater Manchester

36.2 miles from burley, UK-B4

Actor / director James Manxwell is reportedly still here since his death in 1995; he had a close association with being involved with shows put on since the mid-1970's. A Victorian woman is also seen here and is said to have "a passion to drink".
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

burley, North Yorkshire

37.3 miles from burley, UK-B4

A very strict mother loved her son, but locked her stepson in the attic. The stepson eventually disappeared (either escaping or being murdered), and soon the other child fell to his death. The heartbroken mother soon lost her sanity and long after her death, she and the two children are ...

Salford, Greater Manchester

37.7 miles from burley, UK-B4

The most well-known ghost is that of the White Lady; while her identity is often disputed, it is agreed that she died in a tragic and heartbroken manner. The ghost cams here, as well pictures from visitors, capture many full-bodied apparitions.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

burley, Lancashire

38.3 miles from burley, UK-B4

Site to many strange phenomenon, including spontaneously catching on fire without reason, at least 16 ghosts are said to be found here (including a group of monks, various children, a cavalier, a chimney sweep, and someone known as "The Dizzy Man"). Objects are known to move by themselves, noises can ...

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

38.4 miles from burley, UK-B4

Upstairs, a child will cling onto people; another spirit named Brian is heard in this area and a black fog is sometimes seen. A vicious spirit named Cain used to occupy a cell here; he is said to choke visitor, cause the temperature to drop, and smell of disinfectant. Another ...

Stockport, Greater Manchester

39.3 miles from burley, UK-B4

Now permanently closed, this building once used to be a hospital. One ghost that has shown up in photograph is that of a doctor with a mask over his face. Many other ghosts are reported including a woman who was either a nurse or a nun, and some darker energy ...

Saltmarshe, East Riding of Yorkshire

40.8 miles from burley, UK-B4

From the early 19th century to mid-1970s, one family owned this estate, but all died off (some were known for their eccentric behaviours). The cellar and servant's quarters are where most ghost hunters hear noises, pick up EMF readings, or witness full-bodied apparitions.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

burley, North Yorkshire

Darlington, Darlington

41.9 miles from burley, UK-B4

A painting was acquired of a woman in a tartan outfit. The woman in the painting is said to have been attached to the painting and now haunts this building as revenge for husband's slaughter.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Darlington, England

42.8 miles from burley, UK-B4

Ghosts ranging from stagehands, former managers, and crying children have been reported here all throughout the theatre. Recently, a photograph captured two ghosts sitting in the distance lending to the belief that there's more ghosts here than previously thought!
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Bowes, County Durham

42.8 miles from burley, UK-B4

Two young lovers share the same grave nearby; the boy died after getting ill and the girl died heartbroken. Both of them are seen by their burial place. A young boy in the cellar and a bearded man are also seen here. The ghosts are mischievous, but it a good ...

Lancaster, England

43.5 miles from burley, UK-B4

A lady in grey, believed to be Sarag Siddons, is seen here. In her lifetime, Siddons played Lady Macbeth here, but after death she might be the one that is reportedly seen throughout. A male spirit named Harald is also believed to be here.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Lancaster, England

43.8 miles from burley, UK-B4

Lancaster Castle was used as a prison for accused witches and heretics before meeting their fate by execution. On the premise, the ghosts of an elderly lady, a middle-aged woman, a monk, and child running about have all been reported.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Stockton-on-Tees, England

Renishaw, Derbyshire

45.6 miles from burley, UK-B4

One of the first floor bedrooms is the site of a 'Phantom Kisser', or a man who will awaken sleeping women by kissing them. An older woman in blue has also been reported here.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Morecambe, Lancashire

46.8 miles from burley, UK-B4

In the main auditorium, people have been pushed, slapped, and harrassed by someone who isn't there. In the dressing romo, a failed actress is heard muttering and commonly is said to have a moody energy. The cellar has the highest amount of psychic energy here; people have had sudden mood ...

burley, England

46.8 miles from burley, UK-B4

Charles Nevill, who plotted the Rising of the North in the Baron's Hall is reported in that room. Henry Vane the Younger is seen in the library without his head and the first Lady Barnard is also seen here.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

burley, Cheshire East

47.9 miles from burley, UK-B4

Females should beware the spirit of a poacher named Tom, said to have a nasty reputation as a drunk and cruel person; he usually will target female guests and employees. A woman named "The Matriarch" is seen accompanied by a young girl, and in the spinning room, crying is frequently ...